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russia's putin says he's not the aggressor in all of this. the ambassador believes putin was instrumental in yesterday's release of the u.n. observers held hostage, right? >> right. and there was plenty of evidence for that. a russian enjoy went across the border to talk to those who were holding those and they were released. this is sort of the one bright spot where it has looked increasingly like a civil war. >> russia has accomplished that and russia has played a role in doing so and we hope that that's the approach that they will take in the days ahead. >> so the situation is bad but this ambassador, he doesn't want to quite label it a civil war. why not? >> no, he doesn't. if you look at those pictures and if you understand the two sides and what's going on in so many cities across eastern ukraine, it certainly does look like a civil war. but he's not willing to go that far right now. >> i don't see that yet, candy. what i see is a society that is facing extraordinary threats of division. but where the dominance continues in every public
russia's putin says he's not the aggressor in all of this. the ambassador believes putin was instrumental in yesterday's release of the u.n. observers held hostage, right? >> right. and there was plenty of evidence for that. a russian enjoy went across the border to talk to those who were holding those and they were released. this is sort of the one bright spot where it has looked increasingly like a civil war. >> russia has accomplished that and russia has played a role in doing so...
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a part of the country that borders russia. these ukrainian soldiers are rolling through one of several towns overrun by armed separatists who believe the towns should be russian. this is not right on the border, it is happening more than 150 miles into ukraine. dozens of people have been killed and people who live there are basically hiding out in their own homes. meanwhile, a team of international military observers that were held hostage more than a week by the pro-russian forces are now free. cnn's arwa damon is in eastern ukraine. >> reporter: that 12 member osce team finally freed, they had been taken hostage april 25th, accused by the self proclaimed mayor of being nato spies. on their release, he referred to them as guests. they appeared to be tired, but said they had been treated fairly well. the german foreign minister thanking the efforts of russian envoy and ensuring their release. the number two for the osce commission saying this is an example of how important negotiations are. but elsewhere throughout the country
a part of the country that borders russia. these ukrainian soldiers are rolling through one of several towns overrun by armed separatists who believe the towns should be russian. this is not right on the border, it is happening more than 150 miles into ukraine. dozens of people have been killed and people who live there are basically hiding out in their own homes. meanwhile, a team of international military observers that were held hostage more than a week by the pro-russian forces are now...
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so there is a growing concern that russia could use the army. it's got position to cross the border from you kra into intervene and take areas, further areas of ukraine if it chooses to do so. at the moment, no such order has been given, there has been a telephone conversation between the russian foreman and u.s. secretary of state john kerry in which they called on mr. kerry to use all his flurngs all the influence that the united states to get them to end their military operations inside eastern ukraine. so, yes, a lot of tension between the two sides, the various sites here and the part of the kremlin in regards to what's happening in ukraine. >> matthew, there continue to be discussions about sanctions, mo more sanctions, does that seem to be much of a deterrent for putin? >> well, it could be, i mean, certainly the next level of sanctions being discussed, the sexual sanctions, the gas sector are likely to be sanctions. so far, the sanctions have been pretty much symbolic. they have been pin pediatrics in terms of the damage they may have ca
so there is a growing concern that russia could use the army. it's got position to cross the border from you kra into intervene and take areas, further areas of ukraine if it chooses to do so. at the moment, no such order has been given, there has been a telephone conversation between the russian foreman and u.s. secretary of state john kerry in which they called on mr. kerry to use all his flurngs all the influence that the united states to get them to end their military operations inside...
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russia remains undeterred. russian officials say the ukraine's military operations in the east effectively can you tell ella deal reached in geneva last month to diffuse the crisis and they called for emergency session of the u.n. security council to highlight alleged threats to russians inside ukraine. to reassure the west and european allies, they're considering expanding and extending military exercises in the region. defense secretary chuck hagel said all members of the alliance, not just the u.s., must share the burden. >> we must not squander this opportunity or shrink from this challenge. we will be judged harshly by history and future generations if we do. >> reporter: the u.s. administration hitting back hard at the narrative you're hearing more from russian officials, that ethnic russians are somehow under threat and that armed militants are peaceful protesters. the president saying, quote, that generally local protesters don't possess missiles to shoot down helicopters. fred? >> thanks so much, jim s
russia remains undeterred. russian officials say the ukraine's military operations in the east effectively can you tell ella deal reached in geneva last month to diffuse the crisis and they called for emergency session of the u.n. security council to highlight alleged threats to russians inside ukraine. to reassure the west and european allies, they're considering expanding and extending military exercises in the region. defense secretary chuck hagel said all members of the alliance, not just...
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now, officially, this has been organized by russia's unions. the people here are students. they're factory workers. they're doctors and teachers. but it comes amid a growing sense of national pride in russia, particularly in the face of international sanctions and the events in yeah crane. ukraine. >> translator: well, maybe the young generation doesn't have the same pride that existed in soviet times, but we're trying to rebuild our traditions. >> reporter: given the tensions between russia and the west at the moment, are you concerned that the country could be drawn into another cold war? >> translator: i'm not sure we're afraid of a new cold war. i believe our country can get by alone, but other countries understand that we're strong and the world kind of relies on us. >> reporter: from some of the signs that people are carrying, you get a further indication of the public mood. this one here saying "putin is right." a lot of support for the russian president. first and foremost, this is a festive occasion and an opportunity for russians to exhibit their national pride. â
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an interesting exercise since the guy who used to live in that palace is now protected in russia. matthew chance joins us from washington. what are the russians saying about this? >> reporter: there's been no official reaction of course to this. you're right the ousted former president of ukraine does indeed live somewhere in the moscow region. you know what? i think many russians see this exercise, however valiant it is, as being something of double standards. yes, okay. it may be worthy to look for the stolen assets of this regime but will the shortcomings or corruption of previous ukrainian administrations will they also be investigated? many russians feel this is a double standard. it is a worthy enterprise. the prosecute general of ukraine says already he's located $3 billion worth of stolen assets. this forum taking place in london at the moment is going to take a long time. it's a two-day forum but it will take years to find the other missing millions and the missing billions. what organizers say is it is going to send a strong message that people who carry out this corrupt
an interesting exercise since the guy who used to live in that palace is now protected in russia. matthew chance joins us from washington. what are the russians saying about this? >> reporter: there's been no official reaction of course to this. you're right the ousted former president of ukraine does indeed live somewhere in the moscow region. you know what? i think many russians see this exercise, however valiant it is, as being something of double standards. yes, okay. it may be worthy...
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another big one is that russia hasn't changed. i asked you a few minutes ago, a senior administration official, i said are intentions of these sanctions purely to deter further action inside ukraine or to roll back what has already taken place including the annexati annexation and they say we'll never recognize that. it's not clear the sanctions will roll back that action. it's not clear that it will deter putin from moving into eastern ukraine. the administration's intention is to keep raising the cost to make it less likely. >> jim sciutto reporting live from washington. >>> they searched by air, on the surface and under water but so far nothing. a new phase is about to begin for that missing malaysian airliner that vanished 52 days ago including using private contractors to do intense underwater search. australia's prime minister say aerial searches have now been suspended. >> it is highly unlikely at this stage that we will find any aircraft debris on the ocean surface. therefore, we are moving from the current phase to a phas
another big one is that russia hasn't changed. i asked you a few minutes ago, a senior administration official, i said are intentions of these sanctions purely to deter further action inside ukraine or to roll back what has already taken place including the annexati annexation and they say we'll never recognize that. it's not clear the sanctions will roll back that action. it's not clear that it will deter putin from moving into eastern ukraine. the administration's intention is to keep raising...
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. >> russia has not lifted a finger to help. in fact, there's strong evidence they have been encouraging the kinds of activities that have been taking place. >> more u.s. sanctions could come as early as tomorrow. >>> in an unprecedented ceremony, two of the most beloved hopes have entered sainthood as nearly a million catholics from around the world packed into st. peter's square in rome. john paul ii and john xxiii were men who bore witness to god's mercy. after the formal ceremony, pope francis climbed into the pope mobile, a chance for him to get closer to some of the many faithful who flocked to rome. >>> hello, everyone. thank you for joining us. i'm don lemon. you're in the cnn newsroom and we'll start with a story that has really gripped the nation today. an nba owner's reported remarks have ignited around the country. donald sterling's comments were recorded by his then girlfriend and later obtained by tmz. he was telling his girlfriend to stop posting images online showing her with black athletes. this photo, this is t
. >> russia has not lifted a finger to help. in fact, there's strong evidence they have been encouraging the kinds of activities that have been taking place. >> more u.s. sanctions could come as early as tomorrow. >>> in an unprecedented ceremony, two of the most beloved hopes have entered sainthood as nearly a million catholics from around the world packed into st. peter's square in rome. john paul ii and john xxiii were men who bore witness to god's mercy. after the...
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but russia is a major distraction. what the president is saying about all of that. >>> and a touching tribute to a teenager stabbed to death in the middle of her high school. what might have motivated that brutal attack. >>> a potential outbreak of severe storms could become deadly this weekend. it is threatening at least 9 million people. two tornadoes already ripped through north carolina and shredded homes according to wtkr. one person was taken to the hospital with traumatic injury and at least four others injured. folks that survived the storms say they heard a loud bang. others had trouble reaching loved ones because of bad cell phone service. >> i just heard it going over the house and i heard glass shattering and heard a loud bang. >> everything that's my sister, that's my family, i didn't know. i couldn't get a hold of anybody, didn't know if she was okay. >> karen maginnis is in the severe weather center. karen, which areas could be hit next? >> this is about a three day event. the first starts out across the
but russia is a major distraction. what the president is saying about all of that. >>> and a touching tribute to a teenager stabbed to death in the middle of her high school. what might have motivated that brutal attack. >>> a potential outbreak of severe storms could become deadly this weekend. it is threatening at least 9 million people. two tornadoes already ripped through north carolina and shredded homes according to wtkr. one person was taken to the hospital with...